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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.01, 455.84 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.01, 455.84 and 167.02 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.01 : 455.84 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.01/455.84 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.01x = 455.84 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.01x = 76,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,134.40/304.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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