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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 311.64 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 311.64 and 166.72 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 311.64 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/311.64 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 311.64 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 51,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956.62/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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