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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 230.12 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 230.12 and 104.73 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 230.12 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/230.12 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 230.12 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 24,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,100.47/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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