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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 310.41 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 310.41 and 166.74 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 310.41 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/310.41 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 310.41 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 51,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757.76/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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