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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.98, 230.37 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.98, 230.37 and 132 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.98 : 230.37 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.98/230.37 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.98x = 230.37 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.98x = 30,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408.84/166.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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