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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 230.38 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 230.38 and 127.46 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 230.38 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/230.38 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 230.38 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 29,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362.76/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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