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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230.03 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230.03 and 96.74 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230.03 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230.03 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230.03 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 22,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253.10/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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