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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 456.99 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 456.99 and 167.20 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 456.99 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/456.99 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 456.99 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 76,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,408.73/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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