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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 682.16 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 682.16 and 166.19 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 682.16 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/682.16 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 682.16 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 113,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,366.05/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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