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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.62, 229.56 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.62, 229.56 and 124.42 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.62 : 229.56 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.62/229.56 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.62x = 229.56 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.62x = 28,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,561.86/166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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