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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 444.32 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 444.32 and 167.57 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 444.32 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/444.32 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 444.32 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 74,453.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,453.86/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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