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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.97 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.97 and 167.66 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.97 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.97 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.97 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 76,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,615.59/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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