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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 679.85 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 679.85 and 164.70 is: 247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 679.85 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/679.85 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 679.85 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 111,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,970.47/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.07

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