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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.05, 229.17 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.05, 229.17 and 92.40 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.05 : 229.17 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.05/229.17 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.05x = 229.17 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.05x = 21,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175.31/166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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