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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 414.77 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 414.77 and 167.79 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 414.77 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/414.77 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 414.77 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 69,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,594.26/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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