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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 459.80 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 459.80 and 167.89 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 459.80 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/459.80 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 459.80 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 77,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,194.47/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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