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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 454.74 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 454.74 and 167.07 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 454.74 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/454.74 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 454.74 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 75,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,975.12/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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