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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 443.68 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 443.68 and 167.63 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 443.68 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/443.68 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 443.68 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 74,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,371.44/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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