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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 683.68 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 683.68 and 167.16 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 683.68 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/683.68 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 683.68 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 114,283.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,283.95/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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