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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 230.33 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 230.33 and 104.74 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 230.33 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/230.33 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 230.33 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 24,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,124.45/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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