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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 467.31 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 467.31 and 167.30 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 467.31 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/467.31 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 467.31 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 78,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,180.96/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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