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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 445.77 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 445.77 and 167.44 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 445.77 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/445.77 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 445.77 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 74,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,638.61/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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