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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 467.48 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 467.48 and 167.52 is: 250.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 467.48 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/467.48 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 467.48 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 78,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,312.25/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.87

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