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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 310.94 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 310.94 and 167.20 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 310.94 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/310.94 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 310.94 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 51,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,989.17/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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