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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.47, 229.71 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.47, 229.71 and 92.78 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.47 : 229.71 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.47/229.71 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.47x = 229.71 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.47x = 21,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,312.49/166.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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