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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.71, 229.99 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.71, 229.99 and 96.76 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.71 : 229.99 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.71/229.99 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.71x = 229.99 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.71x = 22,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253.83/166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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