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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 414.78 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 414.78 and 167.80 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 414.78 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/414.78 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 414.78 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 69,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,597.17/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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