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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.06, 229.31 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.06, 229.31 and 130.96 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.06 : 229.31 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.06/229.31 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.06x = 229.31 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.06x = 30,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030.44/166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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