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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 683.06 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 683.06 and 166.61 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 683.06 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/683.06 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 683.06 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 113,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,804.63/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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