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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 311.16 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 311.16 and 167.22 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 311.16 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/311.16 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 311.16 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 52,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,032.18/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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