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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 230.22 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 230.22 and 104.67 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 230.22 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/230.22 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 230.22 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 24,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,097.13/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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