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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.15, 316.38 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.15, 316.38 and 167.05 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.15 : 316.38 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.15/316.38 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.15x = 316.38 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.15x = 52,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,851.28/229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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