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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 684.27 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 684.27 and 167.94 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 684.27 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/684.27 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 684.27 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 114,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,916.30/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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