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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 688.02 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 688.02 and 166.14 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 688.02 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/688.02 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 688.02 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 114,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,307.64/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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