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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 316.10 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 316.10 and 166.59 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 316.10 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/316.10 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 316.10 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 52,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658.27/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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