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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.38, 467.17 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.38, 467.17 and 167.06 is: 250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.38 : 467.17 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.38/467.17 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.38x = 467.17 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.38x = 78,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,045.42/311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.64

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