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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.28, 229.56 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.28, 229.56 and 130.76 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.28 : 229.56 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.28/229.56 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.28x = 229.56 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.28x = 30,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018.15/166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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