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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 229.17 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 229.17 and 124.53 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 229.17 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/229.17 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 229.17 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 28,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,538.54/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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