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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 682.31 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 682.31 and 166.11 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 682.31 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/682.31 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 682.31 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 113,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,338.51/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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