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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 680.22 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 680.22 and 165.18 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 680.22 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/680.22 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 680.22 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 112,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,358.74/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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