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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.71, 423.25 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.71, 423.25 and 166.82 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.71 : 423.25 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.71/423.25 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.71x = 423.25 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.71x = 70,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,606.57/306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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