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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 683.78 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 683.78 and 167.09 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 683.78 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/683.78 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 683.78 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 114,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,248.55/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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