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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 689.74 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 689.74 and 167.44 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 689.74 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/689.74 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 689.74 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 115,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,490.07/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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