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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.19, 690.37 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.19, 690.37 and 167.72 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.19 : 690.37 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.19/690.37 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.19x = 690.37 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.19x = 115,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,784.99/460.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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