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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 230.36 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 230.36 and 134.24 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 230.36 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/230.36 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 230.36 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 30,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921.70/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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