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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 682.70 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 682.70 and 166.41 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 682.70 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/682.70 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 682.70 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 113,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,607.27/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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