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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.13, 681.06 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.13, 681.06 and 165.50 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.13 : 681.06 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.13/681.06 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.13x = 681.06 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.13x = 112,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,715.43/454.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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