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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.61, 319.68 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.61, 319.68 and 166.12 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.61 : 319.68 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.61/319.68 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.61x = 319.68 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.61x = 53,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,105.24/231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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