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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 303.44 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 303.44 and 167.64 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 303.44 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/303.44 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 303.44 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 50,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,868.68/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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