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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.59, 229.77 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.59, 229.77 and 125.15 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.59 : 229.77 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.59/229.77 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.59x = 229.77 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.59x = 28,754.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,754.57/166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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