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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 683.04 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 683.04 and 166.72 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 683.04 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/683.04 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 683.04 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 113,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,876.43/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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