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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 685 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.48, 685 and 167.92 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.48 : 685 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.48/685 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.48x = 685 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.48x = 115,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,025.20/456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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