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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.41, 680.31 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.41, 680.31 and 164.87 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.41 : 680.31 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.41/680.31 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.41x = 680.31 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.41x = 112,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,159.31/453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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