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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 679.97 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 679.97 and 164.91 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 679.97 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/679.97 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 679.97 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 112,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,133.03/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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