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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 230.25 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 230.25 and 93.17 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 230.25 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/230.25 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 230.25 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 21,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,451.93/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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