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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.14, 683.79 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.14, 683.79 and 167.54 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.14 : 683.79 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.14/683.79 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.14x = 683.79 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.14x = 114,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,562.18/456.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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