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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.07, 229.22 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.07, 229.22 and 121.83 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.07 : 229.22 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.07/229.22 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.07x = 229.22 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.07x = 27,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925.26/166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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