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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.88, 689.96 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.88, 689.96 and 167.38 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.88 : 689.96 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.88/689.96 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.88x = 689.96 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.88x = 115,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,485.50/459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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