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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 230.05 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 230.05 and 104.57 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 230.05 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/230.05 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 230.05 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 24,056.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,056.17/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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