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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.93, 316.19 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.93, 316.19 and 167.04 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.93 : 316.19 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.93/316.19 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.93x = 316.19 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.93x = 52,816.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,816.38/228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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