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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.92 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.92 and 164.64 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.92 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.92 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.92 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 111,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,942.03/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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