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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 307.18 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 307.18 and 166.53 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 307.18 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/307.18 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 307.18 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 51,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,154.42/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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