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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 414.76 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 414.76 and 167.79 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 414.76 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/414.76 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 414.76 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 69,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,592.58/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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