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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 310.29 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 310.29 and 166.82 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 310.29 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/310.29 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 310.29 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 51,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762.58/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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