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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 303.78 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 303.78 and 167.82 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 303.78 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/303.78 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 303.78 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 50,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,980.36/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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