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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.62, 308.17 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.62, 308.17 and 167.93 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.62 : 308.17 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.62/308.17 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.62x = 308.17 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.62x = 51,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,750.99/223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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