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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 230.39 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 230.39 and 92.25 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 230.39 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/230.39 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 230.39 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 21,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253.59/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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