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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 679.55 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 679.55 and 164.66 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 679.55 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/679.55 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 679.55 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 111,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,894.70/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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