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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.53, 229.59 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.53, 229.59 and 133.86 is: 184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.53 : 229.59 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.53/229.59 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.53x = 229.59 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.53x = 30,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732.92/166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.55

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