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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 680.81 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 680.81 and 165.11 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 680.81 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/680.81 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 680.81 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 112,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,404.31/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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