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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 680.03 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 680.03 and 164.81 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 680.03 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/680.03 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 680.03 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 112,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,077.24/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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