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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 229.41 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 229.41 and 129.42 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 229.41 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/229.41 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 229.41 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 29,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,690.24/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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