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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.61, 229.85 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.61, 229.85 and 104.47 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.61 : 229.85 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.61/229.85 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.61x = 229.85 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.61x = 24,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,013.60/166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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