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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 230.20 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 230.20 and 104.67 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 230.20 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/230.20 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 230.20 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 24,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094.77/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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