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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 317.31 and 167.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 317.31 and 167.65 is: 231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 317.31 = 167.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/317.31 = 167.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 317.31 × 167.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 53,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,197.02/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.66

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