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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.38, 680.09 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.38, 680.09 and 164.74 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 680.09 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/680.09 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 680.09 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 112,038.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,038.03/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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