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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 456.34 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 456.34 and 167.48 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 456.34 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/456.34 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 456.34 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 76,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,427.82/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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