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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 315.16 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 315.16 and 166.18 is: 228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 315.16 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/315.16 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 315.16 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 52,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,373.29/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.92

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