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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 229.82 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 229.82 and 131.68 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 229.82 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/229.82 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 229.82 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 30,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,262.70/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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