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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.96, 230.35 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.96, 230.35 and 97 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.96 : 230.35 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.96/230.35 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.96x = 230.35 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.96x = 22,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343.95/166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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