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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 424.38 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 424.38 and 167.64 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 424.38 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/424.38 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 424.38 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 71,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,143.06/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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