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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 306.45 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 306.45 and 167.04 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 306.45 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/306.45 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 306.45 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 51,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,189.41/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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