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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.39, 681.59 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.39, 681.59 and 165.67 is: 248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.39 : 681.59 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.39/681.59 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.39x = 681.59 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.39x = 112,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,919.02/454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.51

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