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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 414.92 and 167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 414.92 and 167.89 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 414.92 = 167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/414.92 = 167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 414.92 × 167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 69,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,660.92/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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