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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.30 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.30 and 166.44 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.30 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.30 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.30 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 113,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,562.01/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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