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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 457.06 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 457.06 and 167.67 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 457.06 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/457.06 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 457.06 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 76,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,634.83/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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