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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 681.21 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 681.21 and 165.51 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 681.21 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/681.21 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 681.21 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 112,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,747.07/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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