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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 307.47 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 307.47 and 167.85 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 307.47 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/307.47 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 307.47 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 51,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,608.84/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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