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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.57, 229.72 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.57, 229.72 and 104.33 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.57 : 229.72 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.57/229.72 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.57x = 229.72 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.57x = 23,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966.69/166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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