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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.97, 457.15 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.97, 457.15 and 167.87 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.97 : 457.15 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.97/457.15 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.97x = 457.15 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.97x = 76,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,743.04/304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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