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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.23 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.23 and 166.12 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.23 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.23 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.23 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 49,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541.97/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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