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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.73, 682.07 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.73, 682.07 and 165.96 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.73 : 682.07 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.73/682.07 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.73x = 682.07 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.73x = 113,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,195.51/454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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