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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.63, 230.06 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.63, 230.06 and 104.47 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.63 : 230.06 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.63/230.06 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.63x = 230.06 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.63x = 24,034.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034.37/166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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