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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.02, 228.87 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.02, 228.87 and 128.94 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.02 : 228.87 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.02/228.87 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.02x = 228.87 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.02x = 29,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,510.50/166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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