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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 319.73 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 319.73 and 166.35 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 319.73 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/319.73 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 319.73 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 53,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,186.25/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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