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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 307.24 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 307.24 and 167.60 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 307.24 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/307.24 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 307.24 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 51,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,493.42/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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