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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 683.52 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 683.52 and 167.32 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 683.52 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/683.52 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 683.52 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 114,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,366.57/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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