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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 229.68 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 229.68 and 162.68 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 229.68 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/229.68 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 229.68 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 37,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364.34/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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