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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.25, 229.37 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.25, 229.37 and 122.65 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.25 : 229.37 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.25/229.37 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.25x = 229.37 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.25x = 28,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.04/166.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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