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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.90, 230.32 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.90, 230.32 and 93.22 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.90 : 230.32 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.90/230.32 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.90x = 230.32 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.90x = 21,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469.45/166.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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