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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 421.24 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 421.24 and 167.24 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 421.24 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/421.24 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 421.24 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 70,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,448.18/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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