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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 684.21 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 684.21 and 167.38 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 684.21 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/684.21 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 684.21 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 114,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,523.07/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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