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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.30 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.30 and 167.76 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.30 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.30 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.30 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 115,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,804.73/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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