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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 414.45 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 414.45 and 167.58 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 414.45 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/414.45 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 414.45 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 69,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,452.61/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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