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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 466.68 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 466.68 and 167.40 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 466.68 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/466.68 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 466.68 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 78,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,122.23/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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