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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 467.82 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 467.82 and 167.58 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 467.82 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/467.82 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 467.82 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 78,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,397.28/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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