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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 230.46 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 230.46 and 145.04 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 230.46 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/230.46 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 230.46 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 33,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,425.92/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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