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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 230.40 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 230.40 and 131.86 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 230.40 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/230.40 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 230.40 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 30,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,378.73/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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