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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 422.92 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 422.92 and 166.60 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 422.92 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/422.92 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 422.92 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 70,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,457.57/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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