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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 230.18 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 230.18 and 125.53 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 230.18 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/230.18 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 230.18 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 28,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,894.50/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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