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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 310.32 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 310.32 and 166.19 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 310.32 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/310.32 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 310.32 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 51,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,570.53/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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