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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 414.38 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 414.38 and 167.53 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 414.38 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/414.38 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 414.38 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 69,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,419.95/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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