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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.12, 229.62 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.12, 229.62 and 127.48 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.12 : 229.62 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.12/229.62 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.12x = 229.62 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.12x = 29,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,271.96/166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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