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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.39, 309.71 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.39, 309.71 and 166.61 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.39 : 309.71 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.39/309.71 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.39x = 309.71 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.39x = 51,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,600.78/224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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