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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 320.88 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 320.88 and 166.60 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 320.88 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/320.88 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 320.88 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 53,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,458.61/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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