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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 682.53 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 682.53 and 166.29 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 682.53 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/682.53 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 682.53 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 113,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,497.91/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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