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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.08, 316.28 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.08, 316.28 and 167.07 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.08 : 316.28 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.08/316.28 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.08x = 316.28 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.08x = 52,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840.06/229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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