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Finding the Third Proportional to 167.25 and 230.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 167.25 and 230.25 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 230.25 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/230.25 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 230.25 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 53,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,015.06/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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