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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 446.34 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 446.34 and 167.79 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 446.34 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/446.34 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 446.34 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 74,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891.39/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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