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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 228.72 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 228.72 and 133.18 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 228.72 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/228.72 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 228.72 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 30,460.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,460.93/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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