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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 311.15 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 311.15 and 167.45 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 311.15 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/311.15 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 311.15 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 52,099.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099.67/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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