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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.47, 229.73 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.47, 229.73 and 104.28 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.47 : 229.73 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.47/229.73 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.47x = 229.73 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.47x = 23,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,955.72/166.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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