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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 681.72 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 681.72 and 165.92 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 681.72 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/681.72 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 681.72 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 113,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,110.98/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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