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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.19, 229.30 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.19, 229.30 and 92.51 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.19 : 229.30 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.19/229.30 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.19x = 229.30 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.19x = 21,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212.37/166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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