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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 683.46 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 683.46 and 166.88 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 683.46 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/683.46 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 683.46 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 114,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,052.39/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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