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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.14, 316.08 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.14, 316.08 and 167.12 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.14 : 316.08 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.14/316.08 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.14x = 316.08 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.14x = 52,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,823.29/229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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