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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 683.48 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 683.48 and 167.20 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 683.48 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/683.48 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 683.48 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 114,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,277.86/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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