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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 683.90 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 683.90 and 167.27 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 683.90 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/683.90 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 683.90 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 114,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,395.95/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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