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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 456.31 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 456.31 and 167.17 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 456.31 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/456.31 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 456.31 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 76,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,281.34/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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