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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 680.64 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 680.64 and 165.24 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 680.64 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/680.64 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 680.64 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 112,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,468.95/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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