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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.20, 229.08 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.20, 229.08 and 133.08 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.20 : 229.08 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.20/229.08 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.20x = 229.08 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.20x = 30,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,485.97/166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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