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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 682.02 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 682.02 and 166.08 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 682.02 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/682.02 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 682.02 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 113,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,269.88/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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