Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230 and 93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230 and 93 is: 128.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166.68 : 230 = 93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166.68/230 = 93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166.68x = 230 × 93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166.68x = 21,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,390/166.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128.33
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