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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.86, 229.95 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.86, 229.95 and 120.33 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.86 : 229.95 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.86/229.95 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.86x = 229.95 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.86x = 27,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669.88/166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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