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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 680.18 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 680.18 and 164.88 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 680.18 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/680.18 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 680.18 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 112,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,147.25/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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