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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.72, 421.89 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.72, 421.89 and 167.72 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.72 : 421.89 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.72/421.89 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.72x = 421.89 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.72x = 70,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,759.18/305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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