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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 682.29 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 682.29 and 166.09 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 682.29 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/682.29 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 682.29 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 113,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,321.55/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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