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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 687.75 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 687.75 and 166.15 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 687.75 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/687.75 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 687.75 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 114,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,269.66/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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