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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.39, 229.85 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.39, 229.85 and 131.65 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.39 : 229.85 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.39/229.85 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.39x = 229.85 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.39x = 30,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,259.75/166.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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