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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 320.86 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 320.86 and 166.19 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 320.86 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/320.86 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 320.86 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 53,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,321.70/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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