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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.56, 229.56 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.56, 229.56 and 133.68 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.56 : 229.56 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.56/229.56 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.56x = 229.56 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.56x = 30,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,687.58/166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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