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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.76, 230.10 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.76, 230.10 and 93.08 is: 128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.76 : 230.10 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.76/230.10 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.76x = 230.10 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.76x = 21,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416.56/166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.43

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