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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 311.50 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 311.50 and 167.64 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 311.50 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/311.50 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 311.50 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 52,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,219.86/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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