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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.84, 230.22 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.84, 230.22 and 92.15 is: 127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.84 : 230.22 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.84/230.22 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.84x = 230.22 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.84x = 21,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213.62/166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.15

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