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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 414.23 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 414.23 and 167.42 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 414.23 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/414.23 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 414.23 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 69,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,349.20/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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