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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.60, 228.77 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.60, 228.77 and 133.60 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.60 : 228.77 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.60/228.77 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.60x = 228.77 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.60x = 30,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563.67/166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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