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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 414.86 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 414.86 and 167.87 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 414.86 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/414.86 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 414.86 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 69,639.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,639.63/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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