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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 316.87 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 316.87 and 167.50 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 316.87 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/316.87 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 316.87 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 53,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075.73/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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