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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.73, 230.16 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.73, 230.16 and 104.60 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.73 : 230.16 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.73/230.16 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.73x = 230.16 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.73x = 24,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073.59/166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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