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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 414.59 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 414.59 and 167.67 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 414.59 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/414.59 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 414.59 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 69,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,513.17/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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