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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 681.56 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 681.56 and 165.85 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 681.56 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/681.56 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 681.56 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 113,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,037.60/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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