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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 230.04 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 230.04 and 140.63 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 230.04 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/230.04 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 230.04 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 32,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,349.38/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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