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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 311.45 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 311.45 and 166.58 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 311.45 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/311.45 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 311.45 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 51,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880.12/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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