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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 229.27 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 229.27 and 92.45 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 229.27 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/229.27 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 229.27 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 21,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196.01/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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