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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.43, 229.66 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.43, 229.66 and 92.72 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.43 : 229.66 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.43/229.66 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.43x = 229.66 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.43x = 21,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,294.42/166.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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