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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 230.35 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 230.35 and 104.78 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 230.35 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/230.35 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 230.35 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 24,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135.24/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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