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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 424.25 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 424.25 and 167.55 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 424.25 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/424.25 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 424.25 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 71,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,081.29/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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