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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 682.48 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 682.48 and 166.44 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 682.48 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/682.48 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 682.48 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 113,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,591.97/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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