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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.39, 683.09 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.39, 683.09 and 166.76 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.39 : 683.09 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.39/683.09 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.39x = 683.09 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.39x = 113,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,912.09/455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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