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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 230.34 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 230.34 and 104.75 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 230.34 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/230.34 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 230.34 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 24,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,128.38/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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