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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 446.36 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 446.36 and 167.62 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 446.36 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/446.36 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 446.36 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 74,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,815.79/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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