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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 230.16 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 230.16 and 104.54 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 230.16 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/230.16 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 230.16 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 24,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.93/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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