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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 230.41 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 230.41 and 123.18 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 230.41 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/230.41 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 230.41 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 28,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,381.90/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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