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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 684.24 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 684.24 and 167.52 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 684.24 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/684.24 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 684.24 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 114,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,623.88/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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