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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 319.98 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 319.98 and 166.51 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 319.98 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/319.98 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 319.98 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 53,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,279.87/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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