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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.36, 229.56 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.36, 229.56 and 92.66 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.36 : 229.56 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.36/229.56 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.36x = 229.56 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.36x = 21,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271.57/166.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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