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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 307.65 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 307.65 and 167.60 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 307.65 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/307.65 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 307.65 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 51,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560.60/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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