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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 690.62 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 690.62 and 167.82 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 690.62 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/690.62 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 690.62 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 115,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,899.01/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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