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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.69, 456.61 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.69, 456.61 and 167.53 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.69 : 456.61 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.69/456.61 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.69x = 456.61 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.69x = 76,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,495.87/304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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