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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230.01 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230.01 and 93 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230.01 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230.01 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230.01 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 21,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.93/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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