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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 681.03 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 681.03 and 165.42 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 681.03 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/681.03 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 681.03 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 112,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,655.98/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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