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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 230.28 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 230.28 and 134.56 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 230.28 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/230.28 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 230.28 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 30,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986.48/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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