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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 229.71 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 229.71 and 125.08 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 229.71 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/229.71 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 229.71 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 28,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732.13/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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