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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 303.83 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 303.83 and 167.59 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 303.83 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/303.83 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 303.83 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 50,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,919.42/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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