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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 684.20 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 684.20 and 167.50 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 684.20 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/684.20 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 684.20 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 114,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,603.50/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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