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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.28, 308.25 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.28, 308.25 and 167.57 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.28 : 308.25 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.28/308.25 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.28x = 308.25 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.28x = 51,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651.91/223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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