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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230.10 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230.10 and 104.49 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230.10 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230.10 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230.10 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 24,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,043.15/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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