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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 311.04 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 311.04 and 166.41 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 311.04 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/311.04 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 311.04 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 51,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,760.17/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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