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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 680.56 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 680.56 and 165.14 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 680.56 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/680.56 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 680.56 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 112,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,387.68/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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