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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.98, 683.37 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.98, 683.37 and 167.14 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.98 : 683.37 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.98/683.37 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.98x = 683.37 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.98x = 114,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,218.46/455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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