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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 683.31 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 683.31 and 166.92 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 683.31 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/683.31 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 683.31 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 114,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,058.11/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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