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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 230.13 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 230.13 and 131.93 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 230.13 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/230.13 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 230.13 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 30,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,361.05/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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