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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 316.64 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 316.64 and 167.27 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 316.64 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/316.64 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 316.64 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 52,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,963.21/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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