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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.96 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.96 and 166 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.96 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.96 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.96 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 113,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,205.36/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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