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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 311.99 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 311.99 and 167.72 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 311.99 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/311.99 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 311.99 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 52,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324.56/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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