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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.15, 679.90 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.15, 679.90 and 164.61 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.15 : 679.90 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.15/679.90 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.15x = 679.90 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.15x = 111,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,914.53/453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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