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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 319.84 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 319.84 and 166.38 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 319.84 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/319.84 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 319.84 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 53,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214.98/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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