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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.30, 166.66 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.30, 166.66 and 117.46 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.30 : 166.66 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.30/166.66 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.30x = 166.66 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.30x = 19,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575.88/120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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