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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 311.34 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 311.34 and 167.64 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 311.34 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/311.34 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 311.34 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 52,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,193.04/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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