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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 446.60 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 446.60 and 167.88 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 446.60 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/446.60 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 446.60 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 74,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,975.21/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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