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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.01, 229.02 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.01, 229.02 and 116.92 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.01 : 229.02 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.01/229.02 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.01x = 229.02 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.01x = 26,777.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,777.02/166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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