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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 680.64 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 680.64 and 165.40 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 680.64 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/680.64 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 680.64 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 112,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,577.86/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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