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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.90, 690.03 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.90, 690.03 and 167.49 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.90 : 690.03 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.90/690.03 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.90x = 690.03 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.90x = 115,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,573.12/459.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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