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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.18, 229.41 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.18, 229.41 and 127.54 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.18 : 229.41 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.18/229.41 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.18x = 229.41 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.18x = 29,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,258.95/166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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