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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 681.08 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 681.08 and 165.56 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 681.08 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/681.08 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 681.08 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 112,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,760.48/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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