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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.67, 229.97 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.67, 229.97 and 125.13 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.67 : 229.97 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.67/229.97 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.67x = 229.97 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.67x = 28,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777.32/166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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