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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.21, 303.81 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.21, 303.81 and 167.81 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.21 : 303.81 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.21/303.81 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.21x = 303.81 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.21x = 50,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,982.36/220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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