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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.29, 696.24 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.29, 696.24 and 167.71 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.29 : 696.24 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.29/696.24 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.29x = 696.24 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.29x = 116,766.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,766.41/464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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