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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.85, 446.06 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.85, 446.06 and 167.54 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.85 : 446.06 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.85/446.06 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.85x = 446.06 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.85x = 74,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,732.89/297.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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