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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 684.02 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 684.02 and 167.30 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 684.02 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/684.02 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 684.02 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 114,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,433.54/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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