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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 689.76 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 689.76 and 167.40 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 689.76 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/689.76 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 689.76 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 115,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,465.82/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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