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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 683.25 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 683.25 and 166.86 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 683.25 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/683.25 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 683.25 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 114,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,007.10/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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