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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 319.44 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 319.44 and 166.32 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 319.44 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/319.44 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 319.44 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 53,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,129.26/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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