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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 230.55 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 230.55 and 132.16 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 230.55 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/230.55 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 230.55 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 30,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,469.49/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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