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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.26, 229.17 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.26, 229.17 and 122.58 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.26 : 229.17 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.26/229.17 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.26x = 229.17 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.26x = 28,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.66/166.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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