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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 681.87 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 681.87 and 165.98 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 681.87 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/681.87 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 681.87 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 113,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,179.11/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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