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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.07, 466.61 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.07, 466.61 and 167.07 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.07 : 466.61 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.07/466.61 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.07x = 466.61 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.07x = 77,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,955.70/311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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