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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.07, 228.98 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.07, 228.98 and 124.56 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.07 : 228.98 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.07/228.98 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.07x = 228.98 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.07x = 28,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,521.75/166.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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