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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 680.62 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 680.62 and 165.18 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 680.62 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/680.62 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 680.62 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 112,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,424.81/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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