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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.63, 229.95 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.63, 229.95 and 133.82 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.63 : 229.95 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.63/229.95 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.63x = 229.95 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.63x = 30,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,771.91/166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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