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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 682.16 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 682.16 and 166.35 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 682.16 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/682.16 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 682.16 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 113,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,477.32/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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