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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.30, 424.07 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.30, 424.07 and 167.42 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.30 : 424.07 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.30/424.07 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.30x = 424.07 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.30x = 70,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,994.84/307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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