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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 307.20 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 307.20 and 167.66 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 307.20 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/307.20 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 307.20 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 51,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,505.15/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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