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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.69, 230.17 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.69, 230.17 and 104.62 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.69 : 230.17 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.69/230.17 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.69x = 230.17 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.69x = 24,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,080.80/166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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