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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.23, 423.98 and 167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.23, 423.98 and 167.35 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.23 : 423.98 = 167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.23/423.98 = 167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.23x = 423.98 × 167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.23x = 70,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,953.05/307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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