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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 682.19 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 682.19 and 166.15 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 682.19 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/682.19 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 682.19 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 113,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,345.87/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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