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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.25, 343.68 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.25, 343.68 and 166.71 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.25 : 343.68 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.25/343.68 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.25x = 343.68 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.25x = 57,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,294.89/229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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