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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 421.16 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 421.16 and 167.18 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 421.16 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/421.16 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 421.16 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 70,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,409.53/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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