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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 682.54 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 682.54 and 166.38 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 682.54 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/682.54 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 682.54 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 113,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,561.01/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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