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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.06, 319.95 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.06, 319.95 and 166.54 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.06 : 319.95 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.06/319.95 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.06x = 319.95 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.06x = 53,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,284.47/232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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