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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 230.17 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 230.17 and 104.57 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 230.17 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/230.17 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 230.17 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 24,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067.58/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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