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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 423.51 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 423.51 and 167.01 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 423.51 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/423.51 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 423.51 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 70,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,729.57/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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