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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.67, 316.99 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.67, 316.99 and 167.71 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.67 : 316.99 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.67/316.99 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.67x = 316.99 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.67x = 53,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,161.93/229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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