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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.91, 446.58 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.91, 446.58 and 167.98 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.91 : 446.58 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.91/446.58 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.91x = 446.58 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.91x = 75,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014.28/297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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