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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 682.14 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 682.14 and 166.14 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 682.14 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/682.14 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 682.14 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 113,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,330.74/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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