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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 303.67 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 303.67 and 167.54 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 303.67 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/303.67 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 303.67 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 50,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,875.35/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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