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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 320.04 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 320.04 and 166.62 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 320.04 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/320.04 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 320.04 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 53,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,325.06/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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