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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 422.18 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 422.18 and 166.04 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 422.18 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/422.18 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 422.18 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 70,098.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,098.77/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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