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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.20, 316.19 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.20, 316.19 and 167 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.20 : 316.19 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.20/316.19 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.20x = 316.19 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.20x = 52,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,802.90/229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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