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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 230.31 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 230.31 and 92.20 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 230.31 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/230.31 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 230.31 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 21,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.58/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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