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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.49, 680.26 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.49, 680.26 and 164.93 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.49 : 680.26 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.49/680.26 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.49x = 680.26 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.49x = 112,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,195.28/453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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