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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 684.74 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 684.74 and 167.91 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 684.74 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/684.74 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 684.74 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 114,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,971.60/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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