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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 679.88 and 111.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 679.88 and 111.25 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 679.88 = 111.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/679.88 = 111.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 679.88 × 111.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 75,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,636.65/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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