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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.29, 229.35 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.29, 229.35 and 122.64 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.29 : 229.35 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.29/229.35 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.29x = 229.35 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.29x = 28,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127.48/166.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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