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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.36, 229.55 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.36, 229.55 and 94.49 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.36 : 229.55 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.36/229.55 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.36x = 229.55 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.36x = 21,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,690.18/166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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