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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.17, 310.34 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.17, 310.34 and 166.09 is: 228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.17 : 310.34 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.17/310.34 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.17x = 310.34 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.17x = 51,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,541.99/225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.91

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