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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.11, 303.78 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.11, 303.78 and 167.57 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.11 : 303.78 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.11/303.78 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.11x = 303.78 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.11x = 50,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,903.81/220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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