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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.09, 317.25 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.09, 317.25 and 167.94 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.09 : 317.25 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.09/317.25 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.09x = 317.25 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.09x = 53,278.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,278.97/230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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