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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 680.52 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 680.52 and 165.02 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 680.52 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/680.52 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 680.52 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 112,299.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299.41/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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