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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 415.02 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 415.02 and 167.96 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 415.02 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/415.02 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 415.02 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 69,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,706.09/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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