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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.07, 229.28 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.07, 229.28 and 122.33 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.07 : 229.28 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.07/229.28 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.07x = 229.28 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.07x = 28,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,046.06/166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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