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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 229.97 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 229.97 and 92.96 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 229.97 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/229.97 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 229.97 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 21,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,379.25/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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