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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.64, 229.96 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.64, 229.96 and 92.96 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.64 : 229.96 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.64/229.96 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.64x = 229.96 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.64x = 21,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,375.70/166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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