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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.65, 424.53 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.65, 424.53 and 167.76 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.65 : 424.53 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.65/424.53 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.65x = 424.53 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.65x = 71,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,217.03/307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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