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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.01, 228.87 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.01, 228.87 and 119.34 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.01 : 228.87 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.01/228.87 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.01x = 228.87 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.01x = 27,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313.35/166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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