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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 446.67 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 446.67 and 167.70 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 446.67 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/446.67 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 446.67 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 74,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,906.56/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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