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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 680.81 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 680.81 and 165.30 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 680.81 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/680.81 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 680.81 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 112,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,537.89/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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