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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 457.03 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 457.03 and 167.62 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 457.03 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/457.03 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 457.03 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 76,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,606.44/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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