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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.75, 424.68 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.75, 424.68 and 167.86 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.75 : 424.68 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.75/424.68 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.75x = 424.68 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.75x = 71,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,286.09/307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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