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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 230.36 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 230.36 and 93.24 is: 128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 230.36 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/230.36 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 230.36 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 21,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,478.77/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.67

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