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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 682.44 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 682.44 and 166.33 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 682.44 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/682.44 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 682.44 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 113,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,510.25/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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