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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.60, 220.12 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.60, 220.12 and 166.60 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.60 : 220.12 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.60/220.12 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.60x = 220.12 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.60x = 36,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,671.99/166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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