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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 229.95 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 229.95 and 122.58 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 229.95 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/229.95 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 229.95 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 28,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187.27/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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