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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 680.53 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 680.53 and 165.05 is: 247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 680.53 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/680.53 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 680.53 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 112,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,321.48/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.61

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