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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.78, 317.51 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.78, 317.51 and 167.50 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.78 : 317.51 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.78/317.51 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.78x = 317.51 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.78x = 53,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,182.74/229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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