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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.79, 230.37 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.79, 230.37 and 135.74 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.79 : 230.37 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.79/230.37 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.79x = 230.37 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.79x = 31,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,270.42/166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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