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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 310.70 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 310.70 and 166 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 310.70 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/310.70 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 310.70 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 51,576.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,576.20/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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