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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.24, 683.74 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.24, 683.74 and 167.40 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.24 : 683.74 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.24/683.74 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.24x = 683.74 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.24x = 114,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,458.08/456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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