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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 683.16 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 683.16 and 166.96 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 683.16 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/683.16 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 683.16 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 114,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,060.39/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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