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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.52, 229.91 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.52, 229.91 and 125.16 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.52 : 229.91 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.52/229.91 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.52x = 229.91 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.52x = 28,774.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774.91/166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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