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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 680.91 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 680.91 and 165.28 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 680.91 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/680.91 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 680.91 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 112,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,540.80/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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