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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 424.82 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 424.82 and 167.97 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 424.82 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/424.82 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 424.82 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 71,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,357.02/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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