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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 467.76 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 467.76 and 167.76 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 467.76 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/467.76 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 467.76 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 78,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,471.42/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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