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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.64, 319.60 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.64, 319.60 and 166.28 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.64 : 319.60 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.64/319.60 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.64x = 319.60 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.64x = 53,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,143.09/231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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