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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 679.82 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 679.82 and 164.86 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 679.82 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/679.82 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 679.82 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 112,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,075.13/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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