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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 229.89 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 229.89 and 120.12 is: 165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 229.89 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/229.89 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 229.89 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 27,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,614.39/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.52

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