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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.46 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.46 and 166.84 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.46 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.46 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.46 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 51,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,963.99/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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