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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 421 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 421 and 167.08 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 421 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/421 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 421 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 70,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,340.68/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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