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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.27, 680.99 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.27, 680.99 and 165.50 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.27 : 680.99 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.27/680.99 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.27x = 680.99 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.27x = 112,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,703.85/454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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