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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 307.91 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 307.91 and 167.81 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 307.91 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/307.91 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 307.91 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 51,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,668.84/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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