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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 445.87 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 445.87 and 167.22 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 445.87 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/445.87 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 445.87 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 74,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558.38/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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