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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.03, 423.68 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.03, 423.68 and 167.14 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.03 : 423.68 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.03/423.68 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.03x = 423.68 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.03x = 70,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,814.82/307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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