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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.71, 230.06 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.71, 230.06 and 93.02 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.71 : 230.06 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.71/230.06 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.71x = 230.06 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.71x = 21,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,398.57/166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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