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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.46, 229.72 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.46, 229.72 and 92.79 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.46 : 229.72 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.46/229.72 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.46x = 229.72 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.46x = 21,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,315.72/166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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