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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 306.99 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 306.99 and 167.34 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 306.99 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/306.99 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 306.99 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 51,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371.71/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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