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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 688.02 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 688.02 and 166.22 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 688.02 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/688.02 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 688.02 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 114,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,362.68/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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