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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.81, 230.19 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.81, 230.19 and 104.65 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.81 : 230.19 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.81/230.19 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.81x = 230.19 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.81x = 24,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,089.38/166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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