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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.74, 688.28 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.74, 688.28 and 166.24 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.74 : 688.28 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.74/688.28 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.74x = 688.28 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.74x = 114,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,419.67/458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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