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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.71, 230.15 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.71, 230.15 and 125.44 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.71 : 230.15 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.71/230.15 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.71x = 230.15 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.71x = 28,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,870.02/166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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