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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 457.12 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 457.12 and 167.60 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 457.12 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/457.12 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 457.12 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 76,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,613.31/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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