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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.83, 682.04 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.83, 682.04 and 166.06 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.83 : 682.04 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.83/682.04 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.83x = 682.04 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.83x = 113,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,261.06/454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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