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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 424.51 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 424.51 and 167.73 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 424.51 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/424.51 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 424.51 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 71,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202.22/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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