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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.03, 420.95 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.03, 420.95 and 167.03 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.03 : 420.95 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.03/420.95 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.03x = 420.95 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.03x = 70,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,311.28/305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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