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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.98, 468.15 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.98, 468.15 and 167.71 is: 251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.98 : 468.15 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.98/468.15 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.98x = 468.15 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.98x = 78,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,513.44/311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.66

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