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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305, 420.92 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305, 420.92 and 167 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 420.92 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/420.92 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 420.92 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 70,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,293.64/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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