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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 468.48 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 468.48 and 167.78 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 468.48 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/468.48 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 468.48 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 78,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,601.57/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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