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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.15, 229.28 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.15, 229.28 and 92.46 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.15 : 229.28 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.15/229.28 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.15x = 229.28 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.15x = 21,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.23/166.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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