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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 680.61 and 165.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 680.61 and 165.17 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 680.61 = 165.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/680.61 = 165.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 680.61 × 165.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 112,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,416.35/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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