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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 679.80 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 679.80 and 164.50 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 679.80 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/679.80 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 679.80 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 111,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,827.10/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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