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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.52 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.52 and 165.32 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.52 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.52 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.52 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 112,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,503.57/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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