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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 229.31 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 229.31 and 92.50 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 229.31 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/229.31 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 229.31 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 21,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211.18/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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