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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 446.17 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 446.17 and 167.49 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 446.17 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/446.17 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 446.17 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 74,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,729.01/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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