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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 456.22 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 456.22 and 167.22 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 456.22 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/456.22 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 456.22 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 76,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,289.11/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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