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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.47, 229.73 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.47, 229.73 and 92.80 is: 128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.47 : 229.73 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.47/229.73 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.47x = 229.73 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.47x = 21,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,318.94/166.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.06

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