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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 230.40 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 230.40 and 93.29 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 230.40 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/230.40 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 230.40 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 21,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,493.44/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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