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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.90, 688.42 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.90, 688.42 and 166.42 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.90 : 688.42 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.90/688.42 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.90x = 688.42 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.90x = 114,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,566.02/458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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