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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 230.01 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 230.01 and 122.60 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 230.01 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/230.01 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 230.01 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 28,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200.05/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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