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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.89, 316.95 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.89, 316.95 and 166.83 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.89 : 316.95 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.89/316.95 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.89x = 316.95 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.89x = 52,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,876.77/229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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