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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.97, 320.10 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.97, 320.10 and 166.58 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.97 : 320.10 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.97/320.10 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.97x = 320.10 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.97x = 53,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,322.17/231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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