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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 414.45 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 414.45 and 167.55 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 414.45 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/414.45 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 414.45 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 69,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,441.10/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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