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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 230.11 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 230.11 and 145.04 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 230.11 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/230.11 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 230.11 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 33,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373.64/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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