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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 683.16 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 683.16 and 166.84 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 683.16 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/683.16 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 683.16 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 113,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,978.41/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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