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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 463 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 463 and 167.91 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 463 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/463 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 463 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 77,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,742.33/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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