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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.83, 467.32 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.83, 467.32 and 167.41 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.83 : 467.32 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.83/467.32 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.83x = 467.32 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.83x = 78,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,234.04/311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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