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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.04, 423.73 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.04, 423.73 and 167.17 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.04 : 423.73 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.04/423.73 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.04x = 423.73 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.04x = 70,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,831.99/307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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