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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 229.34 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 229.34 and 96.24 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 229.34 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/229.34 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 229.34 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 22,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071.68/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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