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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 683.35 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 683.35 and 166.97 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 683.35 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/683.35 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 683.35 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 114,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,095.12/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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