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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 306.89 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 306.89 and 167.56 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 306.89 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/306.89 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 306.89 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 51,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,422.49/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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