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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.38, 228.84 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.38, 228.84 and 133.56 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.38 : 228.84 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.38/228.84 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.38x = 228.84 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.38x = 30,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563.87/166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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