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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 316.30 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 316.30 and 166.87 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 316.30 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/316.30 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 316.30 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 52,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780.98/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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