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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.69, 457.22 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.69, 457.22 and 167.73 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.69 : 457.22 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.69/457.22 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.69x = 457.22 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.69x = 76,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,689.51/304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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