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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.42, 690.71 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.42, 690.71 and 167.95 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.42 : 690.71 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.42/690.71 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.42x = 690.71 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.42x = 116,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,004.74/460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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