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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.55 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.55 and 167.86 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.55 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.55 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.55 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 115,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,917.87/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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