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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 230.39 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 230.39 and 93.28 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 230.39 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/230.39 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 230.39 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 21,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.16/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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