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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 310.96 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 310.96 and 166.33 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 310.96 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/310.96 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 310.96 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 51,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,721.98/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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