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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 681.73 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 681.73 and 166.14 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 681.73 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/681.73 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 681.73 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 113,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,262.62/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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