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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 456.26 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 456.26 and 167.30 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 456.26 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/456.26 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 456.26 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 76,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,332.30/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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