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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 421.86 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 421.86 and 167.70 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 421.86 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/421.86 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 421.86 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 70,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,745.92/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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