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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.25, 690.42 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.25, 690.42 and 167.84 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.25 : 690.42 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.25/690.42 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.25x = 690.42 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.25x = 115,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,879.86/460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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