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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 456.68 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 456.68 and 167.54 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 456.68 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/456.68 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 456.68 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 76,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,512.17/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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