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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 230.11 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 230.11 and 142.36 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 230.11 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/230.11 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 230.11 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 32,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758.46/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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