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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.73, 303.18 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.73, 303.18 and 167.26 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.73 : 303.18 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.73/303.18 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.73x = 303.18 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.73x = 50,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,709.89/219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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