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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 230.07 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 230.07 and 166.12 is: 229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 230.07 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/230.07 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 230.07 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 38,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219.23/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.32

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