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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 229.50 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 229.50 and 134.99 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 229.50 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/229.50 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 229.50 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 30,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,979.06/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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