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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 683.90 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 683.90 and 167.28 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 683.90 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/683.90 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 683.90 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 114,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,402.79/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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