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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 230.07 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 230.07 and 104.51 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 230.07 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/230.07 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 230.07 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 24,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044.62/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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