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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 303.11 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 303.11 and 167.07 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 303.11 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/303.11 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 303.11 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 50,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,641.05/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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