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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.90, 230.34 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.90, 230.34 and 161.86 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.90 : 230.34 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.90/230.34 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.90x = 230.34 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.90x = 37,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282.83/166.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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