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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.48, 316.74 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.48, 316.74 and 167.40 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.48 : 316.74 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.48/316.74 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.48x = 316.74 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.48x = 53,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,022.28/229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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