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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.53, 414.71 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.53, 414.71 and 167.74 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.53 : 414.71 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.53/414.71 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.53x = 414.71 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.53x = 69,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,563.14/300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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