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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 306.54 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 306.54 and 167.32 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 306.54 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/306.54 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 306.54 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 51,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,290.27/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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