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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 681.66 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 681.66 and 165.78 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 681.66 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/681.66 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 681.66 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 113,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,005.59/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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