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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 682.20 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 682.20 and 166.13 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 682.20 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/682.20 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 682.20 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 113,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,330.48/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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