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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 682.86 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 682.86 and 166.76 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 682.86 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/682.86 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 682.86 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 113,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,873.73/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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