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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 455.87 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 455.87 and 167.03 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 455.87 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/455.87 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 455.87 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 76,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,140.85/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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