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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 684.27 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 684.27 and 167.76 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 684.27 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/684.27 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 684.27 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 114,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,793.14/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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