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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 467.25 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 467.25 and 167.56 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 467.25 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/467.25 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 467.25 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 78,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,292.41/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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