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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 687.89 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 687.89 and 166.24 is: 249.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 687.89 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/687.89 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 687.89 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 114,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,353.84/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.27

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