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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 320.46 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 320.46 and 166.52 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 320.46 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/320.46 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 320.46 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 53,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,363.00/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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