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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 467.28 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 467.28 and 167.40 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 467.28 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/467.28 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 467.28 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 78,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,222.67/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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