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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 315.61 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 315.61 and 166.37 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 315.61 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/315.61 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 315.61 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 52,508.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508.41/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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