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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 320.31 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 320.31 and 166.68 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 320.31 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/320.31 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 320.31 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 53,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,389.27/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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