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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 421.60 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 421.60 and 167.52 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 421.60 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/421.60 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 421.60 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 70,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,626.43/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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