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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.85, 230.31 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.85, 230.31 and 104.72 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.85 : 230.31 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.85/230.31 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.85x = 230.31 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.85x = 24,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118.06/166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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