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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 680.58 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 680.58 and 165.15 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 680.58 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/680.58 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 680.58 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 112,397.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,397.79/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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