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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.25, 229.52 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.25, 229.52 and 127.51 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.25 : 229.52 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.25/229.52 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.25x = 229.52 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.25x = 29,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,266.10/166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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