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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 683.05 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 683.05 and 166.74 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 683.05 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/683.05 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 683.05 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 113,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,888.78/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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