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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 680.79 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 680.79 and 165.54 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 680.79 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/680.79 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 680.79 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 112,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,697.98/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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