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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.06, 689.86 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.06, 689.86 and 167.55 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.06 : 689.86 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.06/689.86 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.06x = 689.86 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.06x = 115,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,586.04/460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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