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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 423.43 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 423.43 and 166.96 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 423.43 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/423.43 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 423.43 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 70,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,695.44/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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