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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 457.47 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 457.47 and 167.82 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 457.47 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/457.47 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 457.47 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 76,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,772.62/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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