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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 229.88 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 229.88 and 104.40 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 229.88 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/229.88 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 229.88 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 23,999.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999.47/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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