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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 690.17 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 690.17 and 167.63 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.17 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.17 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.17 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 115,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,690.17/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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