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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 681.81 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 681.81 and 165.90 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 681.81 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/681.81 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 681.81 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 113,112.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,112.28/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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