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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 306.68 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 306.68 and 167.28 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 306.68 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/306.68 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 306.68 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 51,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,301.43/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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