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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.42, 682.94 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.42, 682.94 and 166.80 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.42 : 682.94 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.42/682.94 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.42x = 682.94 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.42x = 113,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,914.39/455.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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