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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.64 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.64 and 167.12 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.64 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.64 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.64 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 114,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,249.92/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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