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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 681.18 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 681.18 and 165.48 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 681.18 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/681.18 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 681.18 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 112,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,721.67/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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