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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.31, 688.98 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.31, 688.98 and 166.87 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.31 : 688.98 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.31/688.98 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.31x = 688.98 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.31x = 114,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,970.09/459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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