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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 320.81 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 320.81 and 166.20 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 320.81 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/320.81 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 320.81 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 53,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,317.79/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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