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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.44, 688.92 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.44, 688.92 and 166.92 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.44 : 688.92 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.44/688.92 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.44x = 688.92 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.44x = 114,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,994.53/459.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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