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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 680.13 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 680.13 and 164.86 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 680.13 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/680.13 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 680.13 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 112,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,126.23/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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