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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 681.18 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 681.18 and 165.46 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 681.18 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/681.18 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 681.18 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 112,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,708.04/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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