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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.61, 229.53 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.61, 229.53 and 125.09 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.61 : 229.53 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.61/229.53 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.61x = 229.53 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.61x = 28,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,713.38/166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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