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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.34, 316.20 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.34, 316.20 and 167.12 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.34 : 316.20 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.34/316.20 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.34x = 316.20 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.34x = 52,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,843.34/229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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