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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 230 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 230 and 104.52 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 230 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/230 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 230 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 24,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.60/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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