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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.36, 680.98 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.36, 680.98 and 165.46 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.36 : 680.98 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.36/680.98 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.36x = 680.98 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.36x = 112,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,674.95/454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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