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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.15, 316.32 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.15, 316.32 and 167.30 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.15 : 316.32 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.15/316.32 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.15x = 316.32 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.15x = 52,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,920.88/229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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