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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.95, 230.72 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.95, 230.72 and 125.64 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.95 : 230.72 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.95/230.72 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.95x = 230.72 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.95x = 28,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,987.66/166.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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