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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 229.77 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 229.77 and 125.07 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 229.77 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/229.77 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 229.77 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 28,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,737.33/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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