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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.52, 230.22 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.52, 230.22 and 129.66 is: 179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.52 : 230.22 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.52/230.22 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.52x = 230.22 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.52x = 29,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850.33/166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.27

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