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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.46, 681.78 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.46, 681.78 and 165.86 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.46 : 681.78 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.46/681.78 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.46x = 681.78 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.46x = 113,080.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,080.03/454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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