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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.04, 229.08 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.04, 229.08 and 130.96 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.04 : 229.08 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.04/229.08 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.04x = 229.08 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.04x = 30,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000.07/166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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