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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 230.04 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 230.04 and 104.50 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 230.04 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/230.04 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 230.04 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 24,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.18/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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