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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.08, 228.88 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.08, 228.88 and 133.26 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.08 : 228.88 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.08/228.88 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.08x = 228.88 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.08x = 30,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500.55/166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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