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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.67, 230.02 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.67, 230.02 and 96.73 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.67 : 230.02 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.67/230.02 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.67x = 230.02 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.67x = 22,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249.35/166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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