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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.62, 230.22 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.62, 230.22 and 140.34 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.62 : 230.22 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.62/230.22 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.62x = 230.22 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.62x = 32,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,309.07/166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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