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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 320.36 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 320.36 and 166.80 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 320.36 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/320.36 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 320.36 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 53,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,436.05/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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