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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.63, 687.87 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.63, 687.87 and 166.07 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 687.87 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/687.87 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 687.87 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 114,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,234.57/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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