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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.78, 230.14 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.78, 230.14 and 93.09 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.78 : 230.14 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.78/230.14 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.78x = 230.14 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.78x = 21,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,422.58/166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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