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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.58, 229.90 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.58, 229.90 and 104.41 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.58 : 229.90 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.58/229.90 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.58x = 229.90 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.58x = 24,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,003.34/166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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