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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.63, 423.14 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.63, 423.14 and 166.74 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.63 : 423.14 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.63/423.14 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.63x = 423.14 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.63x = 70,553.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,553.53/306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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