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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 310.86 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 310.86 and 167.36 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 310.86 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/310.86 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 310.86 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 52,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025.53/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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