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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 414.54 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 414.54 and 167.63 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 414.54 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/414.54 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 414.54 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 69,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,487.69/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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