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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 229.84 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 229.84 and 127.76 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 229.84 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/229.84 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 229.84 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 29,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,364.36/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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