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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.55, 229.91 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.55, 229.91 and 123.21 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.55 : 229.91 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.55/229.91 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.55x = 229.91 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.55x = 28,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326.60/166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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