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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230.02 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230.02 and 92.99 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230.02 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230.02 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230.02 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 21,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389.90/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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