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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.89, 310.40 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.89, 310.40 and 167.11 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.89 : 310.40 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.89/310.40 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.89x = 310.40 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.89x = 51,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,870.94/224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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