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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 229.53 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 229.53 and 135.51 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 229.53 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/229.53 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 229.53 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 31,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103.61/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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