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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 320.13 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 320.13 and 166.79 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 320.13 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/320.13 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 320.13 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 53,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392.88/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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