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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 682.66 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 682.66 and 166.60 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 682.66 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/682.66 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 682.66 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 113,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,731.16/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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