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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 230.12 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 230.12 and 104.61 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 230.12 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/230.12 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 230.12 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 24,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,072.33/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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