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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 423.17 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 423.17 and 166.77 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 423.17 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/423.17 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 423.17 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 70,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,572.48/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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