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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 683.42 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 683.42 and 166.99 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 683.42 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/683.42 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 683.42 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 114,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,123.01/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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