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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.73, 319.35 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.73, 319.35 and 166.12 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.73 : 319.35 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.73/319.35 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.73x = 319.35 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.73x = 53,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,050.42/231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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