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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.77, 229.89 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.77, 229.89 and 135.54 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.77 : 229.89 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.77/229.89 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.77x = 229.89 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.77x = 31,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159.29/166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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