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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.43, 684.71 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.43, 684.71 and 167.85 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.43 : 684.71 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.43/684.71 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.43x = 684.71 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.43x = 114,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,925.15/456.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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