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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.26, 421.24 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.26, 421.24 and 167.26 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.26 : 421.24 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.26/421.24 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.26x = 421.24 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.26x = 70,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,456.60/305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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