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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 311.31 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 311.31 and 167.31 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 311.31 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/311.31 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 311.31 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 52,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,085.28/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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