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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.59, 414.80 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.59, 414.80 and 167.83 is: 231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.59 : 414.80 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.59/414.80 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.59x = 414.80 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.59x = 69,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,615.27/300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.59

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