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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 681.40 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 681.40 and 165.83 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 681.40 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/681.40 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 681.40 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 112,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,994.86/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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