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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 679.93 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 679.93 and 164.72 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 679.93 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/679.93 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 679.93 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 111,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,999.36/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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