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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.40, 319.60 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.40, 319.60 and 166 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.40 : 319.60 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.40/319.60 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.40x = 319.60 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.40x = 53,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053.60/231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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