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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 680.97 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 680.97 and 165.38 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 680.97 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/680.97 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 680.97 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 112,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,618.82/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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