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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 423.85 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 423.85 and 167.27 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 423.85 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/423.85 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 423.85 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 70,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,897.39/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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