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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 324.44 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 324.44 and 166 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 324.44 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/324.44 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 324.44 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 53,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857.04/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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