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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 682.49 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 682.49 and 166.50 is: 249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 682.49 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/682.49 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 682.49 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 113,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,634.59/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.60

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