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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.69, 230.06 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.69, 230.06 and 120.22 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.69 : 230.06 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.69/230.06 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.69x = 230.06 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.69x = 27,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,657.54/166.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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