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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.93, 423.56 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.93, 423.56 and 167.05 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.93 : 423.56 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.93/423.56 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.93x = 423.56 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.93x = 70,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,755.70/306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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