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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 687.95 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 687.95 and 166.34 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 687.95 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/687.95 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 687.95 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 114,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,429.33/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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