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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 414.88 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 414.88 and 167.86 is: 231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 414.88 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/414.88 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 414.88 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 69,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,641.76/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.66

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