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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 682.92 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 682.92 and 166.80 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 682.92 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/682.92 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 682.92 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 113,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,911.06/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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