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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 680.72 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 680.72 and 165.28 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 680.72 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/680.72 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 680.72 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 112,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,509.40/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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