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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166, 229.08 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166, 229.08 and 122.54 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166 : 229.08 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166/229.08 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166x = 229.08 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166x = 28,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,071.46/166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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