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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.80 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.80 and 167.82 is: 231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.80 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.80 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.80 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 69,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,611.74/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.58

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