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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.60, 230.06 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.60, 230.06 and 123.04 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.60 : 230.06 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.60/230.06 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.60x = 230.06 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.60x = 28,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,306.58/166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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