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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 421.35 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 421.35 and 167.32 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 421.35 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/421.35 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 421.35 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 70,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,500.28/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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