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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.48, 316.27 and 167.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.48, 316.27 and 167.21 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.48 : 316.27 = 167.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.48/316.27 = 167.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.48x = 316.27 × 167.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.48x = 52,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,883.29/229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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