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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.28, 229.60 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.28, 229.60 and 129.40 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.28 : 229.60 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.28/229.60 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.28x = 229.60 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.28x = 29,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,710.24/166.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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