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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.74, 230.07 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.74, 230.07 and 93.03 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.74 : 230.07 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.74/230.07 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.74x = 230.07 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.74x = 21,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,404.19/166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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