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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 316.78 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 316.78 and 167.49 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 316.78 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/316.78 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 316.78 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 53,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058.01/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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