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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.40, 689.16 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.40, 689.16 and 166.86 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.40 : 689.16 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.40/689.16 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.40x = 689.16 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.40x = 114,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,992.92/459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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