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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 229.29 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 229.29 and 92.47 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 229.29 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/229.29 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 229.29 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 21,202.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202.60/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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