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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.66 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.66 and 167 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.66 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.66 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.66 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 51,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880.22/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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