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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.68, 230.40 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.68, 230.40 and 128.16 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.68 : 230.40 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.68/230.40 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.68x = 230.40 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.68x = 29,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528.06/166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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