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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.22, 229.37 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.22, 229.37 and 92.54 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.22 : 229.37 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.22/229.37 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.22x = 229.37 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.22x = 21,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225.90/166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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