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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.17, 229.39 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.17, 229.39 and 122.63 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.17 : 229.39 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.17/229.39 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.17x = 229.39 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.17x = 28,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,130.36/166.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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