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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 456.06 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 456.06 and 167.17 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 456.06 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/456.06 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 456.06 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 76,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,239.55/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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