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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 228.96 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 228.96 and 122.45 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 228.96 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/228.96 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 228.96 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 28,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035.01/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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