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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.81 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.81 and 165.35 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.81 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.81 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.81 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 112,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,572.81/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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