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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.58, 229.91 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.58, 229.91 and 127.17 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.58 : 229.91 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.58/229.91 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.58x = 229.91 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.58x = 29,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237.02/166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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