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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 688.38 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 688.38 and 166.65 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 688.38 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/688.38 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 688.38 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 114,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,718.53/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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