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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 303.20 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 303.20 and 167.15 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 303.20 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/303.20 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 303.20 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 50,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,679.66/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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