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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.53, 687.97 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.53, 687.97 and 166.06 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.53 : 687.97 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.53/687.97 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.53x = 687.97 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.53x = 114,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,244.30/458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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