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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 307.24 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 307.24 and 167.67 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 307.24 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/307.24 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 307.24 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 51,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,515.45/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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