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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 229.98 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 229.98 and 129.82 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 229.98 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/229.98 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 229.98 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 29,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856.00/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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