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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.43, 229.73 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.43, 229.73 and 104.25 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.43 : 229.73 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.43/229.73 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.43x = 229.73 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.43x = 23,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948.83/166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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