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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 230.12 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 230.12 and 131.84 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 230.12 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/230.12 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 230.12 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 30,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339.02/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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