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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.54, 689.48 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.54, 689.48 and 167.06 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.54 : 689.48 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.54/689.48 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.54x = 689.48 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.54x = 115,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,184.53/459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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