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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 423.02 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 423.02 and 166.65 is: 229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 423.02 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/423.02 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 423.02 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 70,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,495.98/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.98

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