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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.63, 230.01 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.63, 230.01 and 120.01 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.63 : 230.01 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.63/230.01 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.63x = 230.01 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.63x = 27,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,602.35/166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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