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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 303.80 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 303.80 and 167.60 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 303.80 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/303.80 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 303.80 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 50,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,914.52/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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