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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.10, 229.15 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.10, 229.15 and 126.80 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.10 : 229.15 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.10/229.15 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.10x = 229.15 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.10x = 29,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055.38/166.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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