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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 684.06 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 684.06 and 167.40 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 684.06 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/684.06 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 684.06 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 114,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,511.64/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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