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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 682.77 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 682.77 and 166.53 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 682.77 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/682.77 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 682.77 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 113,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,701.69/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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