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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 442.62 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 442.62 and 167 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 442.62 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/442.62 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 442.62 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 73,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,917.54/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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