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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 682.02 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 682.02 and 166.24 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 682.02 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/682.02 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 682.02 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 113,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,379.00/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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