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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 681.99 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 681.99 and 166.02 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 681.99 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/681.99 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 681.99 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 113,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,223.98/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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