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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 683.18 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 683.18 and 167.02 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 683.18 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/683.18 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 683.18 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 114,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,104.72/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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