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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230.02 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230.02 and 104.51 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230.02 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230.02 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230.02 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 24,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.39/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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