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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.51, 455.67 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.51, 455.67 and 167.04 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.51 : 455.67 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.51/455.67 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.51x = 455.67 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.51x = 76,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,115.12/303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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