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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.75 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.75 and 167.79 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.75 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.75 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.75 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 115,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,900.94/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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