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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.78, 687.68 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.78, 687.68 and 166.18 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.78 : 687.68 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.78/687.68 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.78x = 687.68 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.78x = 114,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,278.66/458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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