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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 312.03 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 312.03 and 167.62 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 312.03 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/312.03 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 312.03 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 52,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302.47/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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