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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.49, 229.67 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.49, 229.67 and 104.39 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.49 : 229.67 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.49/229.67 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.49x = 229.67 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.49x = 23,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975.25/166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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