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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.57, 467.36 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.57, 467.36 and 167.57 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.57 : 467.36 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.57/467.36 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.57x = 467.36 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.57x = 78,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,314.68/311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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