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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 424.59 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 424.59 and 167.79 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 424.59 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/424.59 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 424.59 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 71,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,240.06/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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