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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 445.97 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 445.97 and 167.24 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 445.97 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/445.97 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 445.97 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 74,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,585.56/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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