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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.44, 229.90 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.44, 229.90 and 129.52 is: 178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.44 : 229.90 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.44/229.90 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.44x = 229.90 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.44x = 29,776.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776.65/166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.90

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