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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 466.97 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 466.97 and 167.27 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 466.97 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/466.97 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 466.97 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 78,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,106.90/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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