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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 308 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 308 and 167.29 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 308 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/308 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 308 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 51,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525.32/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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