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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 423.76 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 423.76 and 167.19 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 423.76 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/423.76 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 423.76 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 70,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,848.02/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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