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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 684.12 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 684.12 and 167.42 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 684.12 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/684.12 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 684.12 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 114,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,535.37/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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