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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 456.64 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 456.64 and 167.28 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 456.64 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/456.64 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 456.64 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 76,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,386.74/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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