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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 310.64 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 310.64 and 166.28 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 310.64 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/310.64 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 310.64 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 51,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650.83/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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