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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 421.42 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 421.42 and 167.38 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 421.42 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/421.42 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 421.42 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 70,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,537.28/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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