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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 307.71 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 307.71 and 167.88 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 307.71 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/307.71 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 307.71 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 51,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,658.35/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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