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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 680.94 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 680.94 and 165.24 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 680.94 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/680.94 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 680.94 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 112,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,518.53/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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