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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.70, 467.28 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.70, 467.28 and 167.28 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.70 : 467.28 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.70/467.28 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.70x = 467.28 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.70x = 78,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,166.60/311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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