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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 682.18 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 682.18 and 166.16 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 682.18 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/682.18 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 682.18 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 113,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,351.03/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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