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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.91, 315.93 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.91, 315.93 and 167.02 is: 230.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.91 : 315.93 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.91/315.93 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.91x = 315.93 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.91x = 52,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,766.63/228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.51

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