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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 424.47 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 424.47 and 167.71 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 424.47 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/424.47 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 424.47 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 71,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,184.90/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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