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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 416.85 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 416.85 and 167.47 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 416.85 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/416.85 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 416.85 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 69,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,809.87/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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