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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.81, 682.30 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.81, 682.30 and 166.32 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.81 : 682.30 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.81/682.30 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.81x = 682.30 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.81x = 113,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,480.14/454.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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