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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 682.95 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 682.95 and 166.53 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 682.95 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/682.95 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 682.95 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 113,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,731.66/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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