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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 230.40 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 230.40 and 93.30 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 230.40 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/230.40 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 230.40 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 21,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,496.38/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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