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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 304.50 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 304.50 and 167.40 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 304.50 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/304.50 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 304.50 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 50,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,973.30/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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