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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 307.13 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 307.13 and 167.49 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 307.13 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/307.13 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 307.13 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 51,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,440.37/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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