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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.45, 316.24 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.45, 316.24 and 167.18 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.45 : 316.24 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.45/316.24 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.45x = 316.24 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.45x = 52,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,868.15/229.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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