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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 682.83 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 682.83 and 166.46 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 682.83 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/682.83 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 682.83 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 113,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,660.47/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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