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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 683.12 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 683.12 and 166.80 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 683.12 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/683.12 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 683.12 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 113,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,944.42/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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