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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 307.71 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 307.71 and 167.23 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 307.71 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/307.71 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 307.71 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 51,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,460.14/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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