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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 687.74 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 687.74 and 166.05 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 687.74 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/687.74 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 687.74 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 114,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,198.40/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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