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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.01, 345.96 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.01, 345.96 and 166.06 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.01 : 345.96 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.01/345.96 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.01x = 345.96 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.01x = 57,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,450.12/231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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