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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 414.42 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 414.42 and 167.56 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 414.42 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/414.42 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 414.42 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 69,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,439.49/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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