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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 230.43 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 230.43 and 104.81 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 230.43 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/230.43 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 230.43 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 24,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.08/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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