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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 315.86 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 315.86 and 166.68 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 315.86 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/315.86 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 315.86 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 52,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,646.71/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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