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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 230.30 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 230.30 and 96.98 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 230.30 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/230.30 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 230.30 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 22,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334.49/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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