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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 466.77 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 466.77 and 167.01 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 466.77 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/466.77 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 466.77 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 77,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,955.26/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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