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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.46, 229.77 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.46, 229.77 and 129.87 is: 179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.46 : 229.77 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.46/229.77 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.46x = 229.77 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.46x = 29,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,840.23/166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.27

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