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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 414.40 and 167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 414.40 and 167.53 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 414.40 = 167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/414.40 = 167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 414.40 × 167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 69,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,423.94/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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