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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 229.80 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 229.80 and 140.40 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 229.80 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/229.80 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 229.80 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 32,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.92/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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