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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 424.64 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 424.64 and 167.84 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 424.64 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/424.64 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 424.64 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 71,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,271.58/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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