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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.66, 680.48 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.66, 680.48 and 165.09 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.66 : 680.48 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.66/680.48 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.66x = 680.48 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.66x = 112,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,343.72/453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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