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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.69, 230.23 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.69, 230.23 and 104.58 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.69 : 230.23 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.69/230.23 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.69x = 230.23 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.69x = 24,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,077.58/166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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