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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 230.30 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 230.30 and 104.64 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 230.30 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/230.30 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 230.30 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 24,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,098.07/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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