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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 310.50 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 310.50 and 167.04 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 310.50 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/310.50 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 310.50 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 51,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,865.92/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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