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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 230.73 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 230.73 and 162.67 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 230.73 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/230.73 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 230.73 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 37,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,532.85/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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