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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 457.27 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 457.27 and 167.78 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 457.27 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/457.27 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 457.27 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 76,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,720.76/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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