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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230 and 92.98 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 21,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,385.40/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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