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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 228.33 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 228.33 and 133.38 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 228.33 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/228.33 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 228.33 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 30,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,454.66/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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