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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 303.24 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 303.24 and 167.18 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 303.24 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/303.24 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 303.24 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 50,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,694.77/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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