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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 688.34 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 688.34 and 166.30 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 688.34 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/688.34 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 688.34 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 114,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,470.94/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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