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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455, 682.68 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455, 682.68 and 166.46 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 682.68 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/682.68 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 682.68 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 113,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,638.91/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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