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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 681.18 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 681.18 and 165.58 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 681.18 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/681.18 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 681.18 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 112,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,789.78/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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