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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 307.38 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 307.38 and 167.94 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 307.38 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/307.38 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 307.38 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 51,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,621.40/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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