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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 680.78 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 680.78 and 165.32 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 680.78 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/680.78 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 680.78 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 112,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,543.56/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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