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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.05 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.05 and 166.25 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.05 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.05 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.05 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 113,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,390.81/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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