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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.12, 317.44 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.12, 317.44 and 167.86 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.12 : 317.44 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.12/317.44 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.12x = 317.44 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.12x = 53,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285.48/230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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