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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 684.55 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 684.55 and 167.86 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 684.55 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/684.55 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 684.55 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 114,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,908.56/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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