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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.24, 229.39 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.24, 229.39 and 96.27 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.24 : 229.39 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.24/229.39 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.24x = 229.39 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.24x = 22,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083.38/166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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