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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.32, 229.66 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.32, 229.66 and 129.58 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.32 : 229.66 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.32/229.66 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.32x = 229.66 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.32x = 29,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,759.34/166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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